I lost everything I owned three years after leaving the Navy, including my marriage. Then, I picked myself up, dusted off, and built a new life outside of my service. It was a tough, lonely, and sometimes scary, road. We have recently experienced one of the largest migrations of combat veterans to civilian life since World War II, and it is my goal to share my own transition … [Read more...] about A Former Navy SEAL’s Top 10 Tips on Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life
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The US Has Missiles in The Philippines That Can Strike Mainland China
In April 2024, a new kind of thunder rolled into the Philippines—and it wasn't a monsoon. It was a truck-mounted U.S. missile launcher system called Typhon, part of the Army's Mid-Range Capability (MRC) initiative. For the first time, these mobile launchers were deployed outside the continental United States, touching down at Laoag International Airport in Ilocos Norte, on … [Read more...] about The US Has Missiles in The Philippines That Can Strike Mainland China
Morning Brief: Trump Announces Israel’s Agreement to 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire, FBI Arrests Two Chinese Nationals for Espionage
Good day! Welcome to Tuesday, July 2, 2025. Today’s headlines are all about power plays and shifting alliances. Trump pushes Israel into a 60-day Gaza ceasefire while cutting Ukraine’s weapons lifeline. The FBI rolls up a Chinese spy ring targeting the Navy, Lockheed locks down a multibillion-dollar missile defense deal, and Russia opens new fronts in Ukraine. Meanwhile, North … [Read more...] about Morning Brief: Trump Announces Israel’s Agreement to 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire, FBI Arrests Two Chinese Nationals for Espionage
Morning Brief: Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Gaza as Military Renews Offensive, Ukraine Moves to Exit Anti-Landmine Treaty Citing War Needs
Good morning! The final day of June kicks off with renewed firepower and rising tension across multiple fronts. Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza, Hamas networks are dismantled in the West Bank, and Iran casts doubt on a fragile ceasefire. From sniper ambushes in Idaho to refugee crises in Chad and Afghanistan, pressure is building around the globe. Add Trump’s high-stakes policy … [Read more...] about Morning Brief: Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Gaza as Military Renews Offensive, Ukraine Moves to Exit Anti-Landmine Treaty Citing War Needs
A Delta Force Operator’s Thoughts on the Evolution and Value of Assault Gear
Why I Left Big Army I left the regular straight-leg army infantry and came to Delta for one simple reason: the elbow flashlight that I was required to clip to the right shoulder of my Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) harness. That flashlight was the bane of my very existence: it mocked me, thumbed its nose at me, disrespected me at every juncture. I became born anew into a world … [Read more...] about A Delta Force Operator’s Thoughts on the Evolution and Value of Assault Gear
Evening Brief: Israel Issues Ultimatum to Hamas as Ceasefire Talks Hang in the Balance
Good evening! SOFREP’s Evening Brief is here, wrapping up your Friday with the latest updates on defense and global affairs for May 30, 2025. Tonight's headlines at a glance: United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket delays have pushed the US military to shift key launches to SpaceX, which now leads in national security missions. Israel warned Hamas to accept a US-backed ceasefire … [Read more...] about Evening Brief: Israel Issues Ultimatum to Hamas as Ceasefire Talks Hang in the Balance
SOFREP Morning Brief: Palestinian Red Crescent Rejects Israeli Probe into Medic Airstrike, Putin Open to Talks as Ceasefire Pressure Builds
Good day! SOFREP’s morning brief is back with key defense and global affairs news for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Palestinian Red Crescent rejected Israel’s probe into the Gaza medic strike as a cover-up. Sudan’s paramilitary forces killed over 30 in fresh attacks on El-Fasher, Sudan. Burkina Faso says it foiled a coup plot tied to exiles in Ivory Coast. US Top Enlisted Adviser … [Read more...] about SOFREP Morning Brief: Palestinian Red Crescent Rejects Israeli Probe into Medic Airstrike, Putin Open to Talks as Ceasefire Pressure Builds
SOFREP Morning Brief: Israeli Investigation Finds “Operational Failures” in Killing of 15 Medics in Gaza, Russia Resumes Aerial Strikes on Ukraine After Brief Easter Ceasefire
Get the SOFREP Morning Brief: Your update on defense and global affairs for Monday, April 21, 2025. Israel admitted failures in a strike that killed 15 medics in Gaza; a commander was fired. US airstrikes in Yemen killed 12 as operations against Houthis intensify. Descendants of British slave owners and enslaved people met at the UN to push for reparations. Russia resumed … [Read more...] about SOFREP Morning Brief: Israeli Investigation Finds “Operational Failures” in Killing of 15 Medics in Gaza, Russia Resumes Aerial Strikes on Ukraine After Brief Easter Ceasefire
Op-Ed: Canadian Firearms Owners are Being Persecuted
I retired as a constable from my position at the Pacific Region Training Center(PRTC) as a member of the Firearms Training Unit (FTU) in January of 2019 after 32 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). I served HM Queen Elizabeth II and my adopted nation of Canada in many different roles; all but 4 years in uniform, as well as a volunteer police association … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Canadian Firearms Owners are Being Persecuted
SOFREP Evening Brief: Hamas Delegation Heads to Qatar for Ceasefire Talks, Russia Defends Sumy Strike as Military Target
Good Evening! Here's your SOFREP evening brief for Monday, April 14, 2025: Hamas is heading to Qatar for renewed ceasefire talks as Gaza's death toll climbs past 50,000 and humanitarian conditions worsen. The European Union pledged $1.8 billion to support the Palestinian Authority and Gaza reconstruction. Syria's Eighth Brigade formally joined the interim government forces, … [Read more...] about SOFREP Evening Brief: Hamas Delegation Heads to Qatar for Ceasefire Talks, Russia Defends Sumy Strike as Military Target
Selecting a Rifle: The Perfect Long-Range Kill
The Perfect Long-Range Kill A Canadian sniper with Joint Task Force 2 made a world-record kill shot at a range of 3,540 meters (2.2 miles). That range converts to 3,871 yards. Range was determined by a laser rangefinder and an inclinometer. There were two two-man shooter-spotter teams, with shooters and spotters rotating regularly due to the fatigue associated with long … [Read more...] about Selecting a Rifle: The Perfect Long-Range Kill
Selecting a Rifle Cartridge
Introduction In my last article, Selecting A Rifle: An Organized Approach, I discussed an approach to rifle selection. If you’re a soldier, it’s pretty easy - the Army presses a rifle into your hands. The approach I describe is more general, based on a number of different applications. Varmint hunting, midsize game, large game, target shooting, long range shooting, police … [Read more...] about Selecting a Rifle Cartridge